How Much Does a Website Cost in Kenya in 2026?

A business website in Kenya can cost anything from a few thousand shillings for a do-it-yourself template to several hundred thousand for a custom system. That range does not help much when you are trying to set a budget, so this guide uses real 2026 prices and explains what actually moves the number.

The quick answer

For a professionally built business website in Kenya in 2026, plan for roughly KES 43,000 to KES 113,000. Online stores with M-Pesa checkout start at around KES 88,000, and sites connected to business systems or APIs start at around KES 258,000.

The figures below are our published prices at SeriaTech Solutions. Other agencies and freelancers will quote differently, so treat them as a reference point when you compare quotes.

Website prices in Kenya: what each budget gets you

Basic website: KES 42,990

A simple, professional site for a business getting started online. Best for fundis, salons, freelancers and small service businesses.

• Up to 3 pages
• Mobile-friendly design
• Contact form and WhatsApp button
• Basic Google setup
• Ready in 1 to 2 weeks, with 7 days of support after launch

Starter business website: KES 66,790

A complete business site for companies that need a stronger presence. Best for SMEs, clinics, construction firms and service providers.

• Up to 7 pages
• Lead and contact forms
• WhatsApp integration
• Speed optimisation and basic SEO
• Ready in 2 to 4 weeks, with 1 month of support after launch

Growth website: KES 112,990

For established businesses with more content and more moving parts.

• Up to 15 pages
• Blog setup
• Advanced forms and CRM connection
• Speed and security setup
• Ready in 3 to 5 weeks, with 2 months of support after launch

Online stores: from KES 38,990

A WhatsApp ordering catalogue starts at KES 38,990. A full online store with M-Pesa and card checkout starts at KES 87,990. The final price depends mostly on how many products you sell and how orders are delivered.

Custom projects: from KES 257,999

Corporate sites with API integrations, member portals or links to business systems are scoped individually and start at KES 257,999.

What makes a website cost more or less

Number of pages

Every page has to be planned, designed, written and tested. A three-page site and a fifteen-page site are very different jobs, which is why most packages are priced by page count.

Custom design or a template

A design built around your brand and your customers costs more than a lightly edited template, but it usually converts better and does not look like your competitor’s site.

Content and photos

If you supply the text and photos, the price stays lower. If the developer writes the copy or arranges a photo shoot, budget for it separately.

Payments, bookings and integrations

Taking M-Pesa payments on your website, adding a booking calendar or connecting a CRM adds development and testing time. These features often pay for themselves by removing manual work.

Search engine optimisation

Basic SEO, such as page titles, descriptions, clean links and a sitemap, should be included in any professional build. Ranking for competitive searches in Nairobi takes ongoing work and is usually quoted separately.

Costs people forget to budget for

• Domain name renewal (.co.ke or .com), paid every year
• Website hosting, paid monthly or yearly
• Business email, for example Google Workspace
• Maintenance: updates, backups and security checks
• New pages and content changes after launch
• Ongoing SEO if you want to rank for competitive terms

Ask any developer to list these in writing before you start. At SeriaTech, hosting and domain renewals are billed separately and always stay in your name.

How to tell if a website quote is fair

• It lists the pages and features you are paying for
• It states who owns the domain, the hosting account and the site files
• It includes mobile design and basic SEO
• It gives a realistic timeline
• It explains what support you get after launch
• It sets out clear payment terms (we ask for a 70% deposit to start)

Why the cheapest website often costs more

A KES 10,000 website can look fine on a laptop and still lose you customers. Common problems are pages that break on phones, slow loading on mobile data, no SEO, and a developer who registers the domain in their own name. Fixing those later usually means paying for a second website.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a website for KES 10,000 in Kenya?

Yes, some freelancers and template builders offer sites at that price. They usually skip mobile design, speed work and SEO, and the domain is not always registered in your name. Check what is included before you pay.

Is hosting included in the website price?

Usually not. Hosting and domain renewals are yearly running costs, separate from the one-off build price. Ask for them to be listed in your quote so there are no surprises.

How long does it take to build a website?

A simple site takes one to two weeks once your content is ready. A larger business site takes two to five weeks, and online stores or custom systems take longer depending on products and integrations.

Do I need to pay everything upfront?

No. A deposit is normal before work starts, with the balance paid at launch. At SeriaTech Solutions a 70% deposit starts the work.

Can I add M-Pesa payments later?

Yes. M-Pesa can be added to most websites after launch, although it is cheaper to plan it from the start so the checkout and order records are designed around it.

Get a price for your website

Tell us what your website needs to do and we will reply within one working day with a scope, a fixed price and a launch date. Request a website quote, or read more about our web design service in Nairobi.